Pet Insurance

One in three pet owners worry that their pet is overweight

New research has found that one in three pet owners worry that their pet is overweight with veterinary professionals reporting an increase in levels of pet obesity. The research by Argos Pet Insurance showed a quarter of pet owners have put their pet on a diet with the aim of…

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One in four of all pets bought or adopted will be rehomed

New research has found that one in four pets purchased or adopted will be rehomed, with 66 percent of dog owners said to regret acquiring their pets. The research by Admiral Pet Insurance showed that owners were more likely to part company with their pets in the summer months, with…

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Petplan launches ad campaign featuring customers and vets

Pet insurance provider, Petplan, has launched the latest phase of its advertising series featuring customers, vets and their pet stories. Currently on air, the TV adverts filmed at The Veterinary Hospital in Hungerford, focus on the relationships shared between pets and their owners. As well as highlighting the crucial role…

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New company set up to assist owners with vet bills

A new company, named The Pet Club has been launched in order to give pet owners assurance that they will be able to afford vet bills. The Pet Club will allow owners to put regular payments into an account which can then only be spent at the vets, if a…

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Pet owners advised to look for early warning signs as vet costs rise

New analysis from Direct Line Pet Insurance has revealed that the average cost of veterinary treatment for dogs and cats has risen by four percent over the past year, with the average claim rising by £29, from £728 to £757. The overall cost of medical treatment claims for dogs and…

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New pet insurance brand launches with 24-hour vet nurse chat service

Insurance company Cardif Pinnacle has launched a new pet insurance brand, Everypaw, with an aim to target the digitally savvy millennial market. Claiming to bridge the gap between insurance and healthcare, Everypaw plan to create something different within the growing pet insurance market, which is set to grow from £1bn…

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Animal welfare charity marks 35 years with day of debates

Over 200 delegates from veterinary, animal welfare and academic fields gathered in London on 12 June to take part in a day of discussions on some of the issues impacting animal welfare. Animal Welfare Foundation’s (AWF) Discussion Forum aimed to pose challenging questions to the veterinary profession to encourage it…

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UK pet insurance pays out all-time high of £775m in 2017

New research has found UK pet insurance companies paid out a record £775m in 2017, with claims up by 10 percent on 2016. Research by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) showed that the most expensive claims paid out included £30,000 for a dog suffering with seizures, a Golden Retriever…

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Dog theft sees sharp rise

The number of dogs stolen across Britain has risen by 6.8 percent in just 12 months, according to new research. Direct Line figures show an average of five dogs are stolen every day in the UK. Last year 1,909 dogs were reported as stolen to police, compared with 1,788 reported…

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Direct Line Pet Insurance partners with Pet Drugs Online

Direct Line Pet Insurance has partnered with Pet Drugs Online, a vet-run supplier of online veterinary medication, to provide pet owners with the opportunity to purchase veterinary prescribed medication and have it delivered the following day. Pet Drugs Online is a supplier of veterinary medication and animal products licensed in…

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